From Kingo to Frutacloud
In 1986, Thomas Liu founded Kingo in the heart of Taipei. Over four decades the company grew into a fruit import house covering more than 45 categories — cherries, berries, grapes, durian, apples, citrus, coconuts and beyond.
In 2016, George Liu founded Frutacloud in Shanghai as Kingo's horizontal extension: an integrated fruit supply chain built for China's new retail and emerging channels, with the goal of bringing more and better fresh products to Chinese consumers.
Frutacloud combines Kingo's 40+ years of import expertise and supplier relationships — sourcing directly from more than 20 countries and regions including Chile, Peru, the USA, South Africa and Thailand — with modern processing, cold-chain logistics and marketing services for retail partners, alongside a dedicated program for premium domestic fruit.
Ten years of Frutacloud
The full group history since 1986 lives on the Kingo Group site. Below are the milestones of Frutacloud’s first decade.
2016Frutacloud is founded
Frutacloud is founded in Shanghai with a simple ambition: bring the world’s best fruit to China, and help partners at home and abroad work together better. Starting from modern retail channels, we begin shaping a supply chain service model of our own.
2017Modern-retail supply chain services begin
A partnership with Freshippo launches our channel supply chain services. From product supply we grow into sourcing, processing, warehousing and quality management — growing up alongside China’s modern retail.
2019A nationwide network takes shape
Expansion accelerates: processing centers grow to 11 across key cities nationwide. A stronger network means faster, steadier service for customers across the country.
2021Strategic retail partnerships expand
Strategic partnerships are established with Freshippo, Meituan Select and Qdama. Our services stretch beyond fruit supply into product development, brand promotion and channel operations.
2022Supply chain resilience, proven
A challenging year for the whole industry. Through the pandemic, Frutacloud keeps the chain running and customers stocked — earning recognition from Freshippo, JD.com and Walmart, and deepening our commitment to supply chain service.
2023Deeper partnerships at origin
To control quality from the source, we introduce precision order farming: growing standards and purchase plans agreed with origin partners in advance. Steadier quality for customers, more security for growers — a win on both sides.
2025Supply chain capabilities upgraded
Processing centers reach 17 across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Deeper cooperation with international variety-rights companies brings more licensed premium varieties to the China market.
2026Ten years on, forward together
Frutacloud turns ten. From a young startup to a supply chain partner serving all of China and connected to the world — every step owed to our customers, partners and team. Here’s to creating more possibilities together.